What is a Bail Bond? Most people are familiar with bail bonds. Someone arrested on a criminal charge may be held until trial, unless they furnish the required bail. The posting of a bail bond acquired by or on behalf of the incarcerated person is one means of meeting the required bail. When a bond…

The articles of this Code of Ethics are combined to guarantee high integrity and dignified professionalism from those who adhere to the principles of business and moral conduct outlined within. No inducement of profit and no instructions from clients or outside parties can ever justify departure from these principles or from the injunction of this…

California Penal Code §1299 governs fugitive recovery. While this statute has sunset, there is a current bill to revive this statute (see update). You can read that billhere. On September 16, 1999, Governor Davis signed AB 243 (Wildman) into law, effective January 1, 2000. For a complete copy of AB 243, click here. The basic…

From time to time California Bail Agents Association releases important information called press releases. These press releases are typically important statements that indicate the position CBAA takes on certain topics or events. Please find a list of press releases from 2012 below. 9/02/15 – Bail Agents Arrest 3/14/12 – Teen Parents Get Help 3/24/12 – Rogue…